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B1 adjective ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt

independent

unabhängig
Meaning
Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence; free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.
Example
An independent institution ensures transparency in governance.
Eine unabhängige Institution sorgt für Transparenz in der Regierungsführung.
C2 noun /floʊ/

floe

Eisfloß
Meaning
a large sheet of floating ice
Example
The polar bears rested on the ice floe.
Die Eisbären ruhten auf dem Eisfloß.
C1 verb /flɔːnt/

flaunt

protzen
Meaning
to show off something proudly, often to attract attention
Example
She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties.
Sie protzt gerne mit ihrem neuen Schmuck auf Partys.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

unangemessen
Meaning
not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate
Example
His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.
Seine unangemessene Bemerkung ruinierte die Atmosphäre des Treffens.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

laut
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
Die Kinder waren laut während der Geburtstagsfeier.
B1 adjective /ˈvæljʊəbl/

Valuable

wertvoll; wichtig
Meaning
worth a great deal of money; extremely useful or important
Example
The painting is very valuable and worth millions.
Das Gemälde ist sehr wertvoll und kostet Millionen.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

indictment

Anklageschrift
Meaning
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
Example
The indictment accused the company of multiple violations.
Die Anklageschrift beschuldigte das Unternehmen mehrfacher Verstöße.
C1 adjective /ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

Outcast

ausgestoßen
Meaning
rejected by society; excluded person
Example
He felt like an outcast in his new school.
Er fühlte sich wie ein Ausgestoßener in seiner neuen Schule.
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

magnetic

magnetisch
Meaning
having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way
Example
The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation.
Das magnetische Feld der Erde schützt uns vor schädlicher Sonnenstrahlung.
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

unbußfertig
Meaning
Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.
Example
The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.
Der Kriminelle blieb unbußfertig nach dem Prozess.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

sibyllin
Meaning
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
Example
The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.
Die alte Frau gab eine sibyllinische Warnung über die Zukunft.
B1 noun /edʒ/

Edge

Kante; schneidender Rand
Meaning
the outside limit of an object or area; a sharp side of a blade
Example
Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edge of the knife.
Sei vorsichtig, dass du dich nicht an der scharfen Kante des Messers schneidest.
A2 verb /ˈmɑːrkɪt/

market

vermarkten
Meaning
to promote and sell products or services; to advertise
Example
The company will market their new product through social media.
Das Unternehmen wird ihr neues Produkt über soziale Medien vermarkten.
A1 noun

Love

Liebe
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

kontinuierlich; ununterbrochen; fortlaufend
Meaning
without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
Example
The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.
Die Maschine läuft kontinuierlich 24 Stunden.
C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

dogmatisch
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
Sein dogmatischer Ansatz in der Politik erschwerte die Diskussionen.
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

angemessen sein
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
Es wäre angebracht, wenn das Unternehmen auf seine Kunden hört.
C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

durch die Blume reden
Meaning
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Example
The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.
Der Politiker gab eine ausweichende Antwort auf die schwierige Frage.
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

abreißen
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
Der Chirurg musste das beschädigte Gewebe während der Operation abreißen.
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

imagery

Bildsprache
Meaning
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
Example
The poet's use of imagery brought the scene to life.
Der Einsatz von Bildsprache des Dichters erweckte die Szene zum Leben.
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

klug oder scharfsinnig
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
Seine scharfsinnigen Beobachtungen halfen, das komplexe Problem zu lösen.
C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

Bekleidung
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.
Example
The store specializes in wedding apparel.
Der Laden ist auf Hochzeitskleidung spezialisiert.
C1 verb /ˈɡrændstænd/

grandstand

aufmerksamkeit oder Applaus suchen, indem man sich auffällig verhält
Meaning
To seek attention or applause by behaving or speaking in a showy way.
Example
The actor was accused of grandstanding during the charity event.
Der Schauspieler wurde beschuldigt, während der Wohltätigkeitsveranstaltung grandstanding zu betreiben.
C1 noun /ˈvendʒəns/

Vengeance

Rache
Meaning
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge
Example
He swore to seek vengeance against those who wronged him.
Er schwor, Rache an denen zu nehmen, die ihm Unrecht getan hatten.
C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

Zopf
Meaning
a braid of hair or straw; to braid
Example
She decided to plait her hair before the party.
Sie entschied sich, ihre Haare vor der Party zu flechten.
C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

ambivalent
Meaning
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
Example
She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.
Sie war ambivalent gegenüber der Annahme des neuen Jobangebots.
C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

plündern
Meaning
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
Example
The bandits marauded through the village at night.
Die Banditen plünderten das Dorf in der Nacht.
B2 adjective /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːrtɪd/

kind-hearted

gütmütig
Meaning
Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.
Example
She is known as a kind-hearted teacher who always helps her students.
Sie ist als gütmütige Lehrerin bekannt, die immer ihren Schülern hilft.
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

Sammlung von Arbeiten, Proben oder Arbeitsliste
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
Sein Portfolio zeigte seine breite Palette an Fähigkeiten.
B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

Abzeichen
Meaning
A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.
Example
The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.
Der Polizist zeigte seinen Ausweis, um sich zu identifizieren.
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

Zuschlag
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
Das Flugticket hatte einen Treibstoffzuschlag.
C1 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

latent oder verborgen
Meaning
Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.
Example
His artistic talent remained latent for years.
Sein künstlerisches Talent blieb über Jahre hinweg latent.
C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

üppig
Meaning
abundant in growth or richly abundant
Example
The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.
Der üppige Wald war voller Leben.
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

spekulieren / investieren
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
Experten spekulieren, dass das Unternehmen auf neue Märkte expandieren könnte.
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

Selbstgenügsamkeit
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
Der Bauernhof erreichte vollständige Selbstgenügsamkeit in der Lebensmittelproduktion.
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

rundliche Samenkapsel (wie die von Baumwolle oder Flachs)
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
Der Bauer untersuchte die Baumwollkapsel, um ihre Qualität zu überprüfen.
B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

Schützer
Meaning
a person or thing that protects someone or something
Example
The dog was seen as the family's protector.
Der Hund wurde als der Schützer der Familie gesehen.
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːɪsənt/

puissant

mächtig
Meaning
having great power or influence; mighty
Example
The king was a puissant ruler whose word was law.
Der König war ein mächtiger Herrscher, dessen Wort Gesetz war.
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

Anerkennung
Meaning
the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition
Example
She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.
Sie erhielt eine Anerkennung für ihren Beitrag zum Projekt.
B2 adverb /hɪˈstɒrɪkli/

historically

historisch
Meaning
in a way that relates to history or past events
Example
Historically, this city was a major trade center.
Historisch gesehen war diese Stadt ein wichtiger Handelsplatz.
C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

Alibi
Meaning
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
Example
She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.
Sie hatte ein starkes Alibi, das bewies, dass sie während des Diebstahls im Kino war.
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

Inkompetenz
Meaning
Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
Example
The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.
Das Projekt scheiterte aufgrund der Inkompetenz des Managers.
C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

schlaff; weich; nachgebend;
Meaning
soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
Example
The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.
Die Blätter der Pflanze wurden schlaff, nachdem sie mehrere Tage ohne Wasser waren.
C1 noun /læps/

Lapse

vorübergehender Fehler; Lapsus;
Meaning
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege
Example
There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.
Es gab eine kurze Sicherheitslücke, die dem Eindringling den Zugang zum Gebäude ermöglichte.
B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

sich nähern / mit etwas umgehen
Meaning
to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem
Example
The teacher approached the student to offer help.
Der Lehrer näherte sich dem Schüler, um Hilfe anzubieten.
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

ungemütlich oder ungepflegt in Erscheinung; schäbig und abgenutzt
Meaning
untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn
Example
The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.
Der schäbige Hund wanderte durch die Straßen auf der Suche nach Essen.
B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

Komponente
Meaning
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
Example
The engine is the most important component of the car.
Der Motor ist das wichtigste Bauteil des Autos.
A1 pronoun /ɪt/

it

es
Meaning
used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
It is raining outside.
Es regnet draußen.
A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

Form; Gestalt
Meaning
the external form or appearance of something; condition or state
Example
The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.
Der Künstler malte eine perfekte kreisförmige Form auf die Leinwand.
A2 noun /ˈɔr.dər/

Order

Befehl; Reihenfolge
Meaning
a command or instruction; the arrangement of things following a particular sequence
Example
The teacher gave an order to sit down quietly.
Der Lehrer gab einen Befehl, sich ruhig hinzusetzen.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

unwirklich
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
Das Erlebnis fühlte sich nach der plötzlichen Nachricht unwirklich an.
C1 verb /ˈtræmpəl/

trample

mit den Füßen treten
Meaning
to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury
Example
The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.
Die Menge trampelte die Blumen im Park.
C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

urzeitlich
Meaning
Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.
Example
Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.
Wissenschaftler studieren die urzeitliche Suppe, aus der das Leben entstanden ist.
C1 noun /ˈpʊlpɪt/

pulpit

Pult
Meaning
a raised platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon
Example
The pastor stood at the pulpit to address the congregation.
Der Pastor stand am Pult, um die Gemeinde anzusprechen.
B2 noun /əˌrɪʒ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/

Originality

Originalität
Meaning
the quality of being novel or unusual; the ability to think independently and creatively
Example
The artist's work showed great originality and creativity.
Das Werk des Künstlers zeigte große Originalität und Kreativität.
C1 verb /dʒɒt/

jot

etwas schnell und kurz schreiben
Meaning
to write something quickly and briefly
Example
She jotted down his phone number on a napkin.
Sie schrieb schnell seine Telefonnummer auf eine Serviette.
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Unproductive

unproduktiv; ineffektiv
Meaning
not achieving much; not producing good results
Example
The meeting was unproductive and wasted everyone's time.
Das Treffen war unproduktiv und verschwendete die Zeit aller.
B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

zufriedenstellend
Meaning
acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate
Example
The test results were satisfactory.
Die Testergebnisse waren zufriedenstellend.
C2 noun /traɪst/

tryst

geheimes Treffen
Meaning
a private romantic meeting between lovers
Example
They arranged a secret tryst in the park.
Sie haben ein geheimes Treffen im Park arrangiert.
C1 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

geschichtet
Meaning
arranged or classified in layers or strata
Example
Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.
Damals war die Gesellschaft stark geschichtet, basierend auf Klasse und Wohlstand.
C1 adjective /ˈlaɪf.laɪk/

lifelike

lebensnah
Meaning
Very similar to a real person, object, or scene; realistic.
Example
The wax figure was so lifelike that people thought it was a real person.
Die Wachspuppe war so lebensnah, dass die Leute dachten, es sei eine echte Person.
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfil

erfüllen
Meaning
to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire
Example
She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.
Sie arbeitete hart, um ihren Traum zu erfüllen, Ärztin zu werden.
B1 adverb /ˈɔːfəli/

awfully

schrecklich
Meaning
in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant
Example
I am awfully glad to see you again.
Ich freue mich schrecklich, dich wiederzusehen.
B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

fern
Meaning
far away in space or time; remote
Example
We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.
Wir konnten einen fernen Berg am Horizont sehen.
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

gotteslästerlich
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
Das Buch wurde wegen seines gotteslästerlichen Inhalts verboten.
A1 noun/verb /pɛn/

pen

Glück
Meaning
A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.
Example
She used a pen to sign the document.
Sie konnte ihr Glück nicht verbergen, als sie den Preis erhielt.
B2 verb /əˈkɒmədeɪt/

accommodate

unterbringen
Meaning
To provide lodging, space, or meet the needs of someone.
Example
The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests.
Das Hotel kann bis zu 200 Gäste unterbringen.
C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

prahlen
Meaning
Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.
Example
His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.
Seine Besessenheit mit Mode wurde als bloßes Prahlen abgetan.
B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

Spekulation
Meaning
Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.
Example
Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.
Spekulation auf dem Aktienmarkt kann zu hoher Volatilität führen.
B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

Erklärung
Meaning
a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts
Example
The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.
Der CEO gab eine Erklärung zu den zukünftigen Plänen des Unternehmens ab.
B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

wohlhabend
Meaning
having a great deal of money; wealthy
Example
She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.
Sie wuchs in einem wohlhabenden Viertel auf.
C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

monoton; langweilig; wiederholend
Meaning
lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive
Example
The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.
Der monotone Klang des Regens ließ alle schläfrig werden.
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

Polarität
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
Die Polarität zwischen den beiden politischen Parteien wird immer stärker.
C2 adjective /ˈprʊəriənt/

prurient

lasterhaft
Meaning
having or showing an excessive interest in sexual matters
Example
The magazine was criticized for its prurient content.
Das Magazin wurde für seinen lasterhaften Inhalt kritisiert.
C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

Gestank
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
Der Gestank von Müll füllte die Gasse.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

stur; hartnäckig; widerspenstig
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
Das sture Kind weigerte sich, Gemüse zu essen.
C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

Annäherung
Meaning
The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.
Example
The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.
Die beiden Länder unterzeichneten ein Abkommen, das eine neue Annäherung markierte.
B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

verschlechtert
Meaning
To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.
Die Luftqualität verschlechtert sich aufgrund der Verschmutzung.
C2 adjective /ˌkɑːmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/

commonsensical

vernünftig
Meaning
based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible
Example
It was commonsensical to carry an umbrella on a rainy day.
Es war vernünftig, an einem regnerischen Tag einen Regenschirm mitzunehmen.
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

Trainingsspiel
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
Das Team hatte ein Trainingsspiel, bevor die offizielle Saison begann.
B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

richtig; ordnungsgemäß; gerecht
Meaning
correctly; properly; justly
Example
She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.
Sie wies zu Recht auf die Fehler im Bericht hin.
A1 verb /hæv/

have

haben
Meaning
to possess, own, or hold
Example
They have three children.
Sie haben drei Kinder.
B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

Leber
Meaning
a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.
Example
The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.
Die Leber spielt eine wichtige Rolle bei der Entfernung von Toxinen aus dem Körper.
C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

seraphisch
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
Sie schenkte ihm ein seraphisches Lächeln, das seine Ängste beruhigte.
C1 adjective /ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/

able-bodied

körperlich fähig
Meaning
physically strong and healthy, not disabled
Example
The company is looking for able-bodied workers for the construction site.
Das Unternehmen sucht körperlich fähige Arbeiter für die Baustelle.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈθrɔː.lɪŋ/

enthralling

fesselnd
Meaning
Captivating and holding one's attention completely; fascinating.
Example
The movie was enthralling, keeping the audience engaged till the end.
Der Film war fesselnd, er hielt das Publikum bis zum Ende gefesselt.
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

Klinge
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
Die Klinge des Messers muss geschärft werden.
C1 noun ˈhɪn.drəns

hindrance

hindernis
Meaning
Something that creates difficulties or delays in progress.
Example
Lack of funds was a major hindrance to the project.
Der Mangel an Mitteln war ein großes Hindernis für das Projekt.
B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

Vorwort
Meaning
an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work
Example
The author explained his motivation in the preface.
Der Autor erklärte seine Motivation im Vorwort.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

Antistrophé (ein rhetorisches Mittel)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
Der Dichter verwendete die Antistrophé, um den wiederholten Ausdruck zu betonen.
B2 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

Diktator
Meaning
a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force
Example
The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.
Der Diktator regierte das Land mit eiserner Faust.
B2 noun /ˈhæs.əl/

Hassle

Ärger; Unannehmlichkeit; Schwierigkeiten
Meaning
irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems
Example
Booking tickets online can save you the hassle of waiting in long queues at the theater.
Das Buchen von Tickets online kann Ihnen den Ärger ersparen, in langen Warteschlangen im Theater zu stehen.
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/

reinstate

wieder einstellen
Meaning
To restore someone or something to their former position or condition.
Example
The company decided to reinstate the suspended employee.
Das Unternehmen entschied sich, den suspendierten Mitarbeiter wieder einzustellen.
B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

dick oder rund
Meaning
having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat
Example
The cat was plump and well-fed.
Die Katze war dick und gut genährt.
C1 adjective /ˌʌnkɒnstɪˈtuːʃənəl/

Unconstitutional

verfassungswidrig
Meaning
not in accordance with a political constitution; violating constitutional principles
Example
The court declared the new law unconstitutional.
Das Gericht erklärte das neue Gesetz für verfassungswidrig.
C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

prophezeien
Meaning
to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired
Example
The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.
Der Mönch prophezeite, dass der Frieden ins Land zurückkehren würde.
A2 noun /ˈtel.ɪˌvɪʒ.ən/

Television

Fernsehen
Meaning
an electronic device for receiving and displaying television broadcasts
Example
My family watches television together every evening.
Meine Familie schaut jeden Abend zusammen fern.
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

kleiner König
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
Der kleine König verlangte Respekt von seinem Volk, trotz seines kleinen Reiches.
A2 noun /ɡəʊlz/

goals

Ziele
Meaning
Objectives or targets that someone aims to achieve.
Example
Achieving development goals requires cooperation.
Die Erreichung der Entwicklungsziele erfordert Zusammenarbeit.
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

Dummkopf
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
Er fühlte sich wie ein Dummkopf nach so einem einfachen Fehler.
B2 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

Dampfschiff
Meaning
a ship or boat powered by steam engines
Example
The old steamer crossed the river slowly.
Das alte Dampfschiff überquerte langsam den Fluss.
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

Akkreditierung
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
Die Akkreditierung gewährleistet die institutionelle Glaubwürdigkeit.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

inceptive

anfänglich
Meaning
Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.
Example
The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning.
Die inzeptive Phase des Projekts war von einer enthusiastischen Planung geprägt.
A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

Hubschrauber
Meaning
an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically
Example
The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.
Der Hubschrauber landete sicher auf dem Krankenhausdach.
C1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk dɪˈspær.ɪ.ti/

Economic Disparity

wirtschaftliche Ungleichheit
Meaning
The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.
Example
Addressing economic disparity is crucial for social stability.
Die Bekämpfung der wirtschaftlichen Ungleichheit ist entscheidend für die soziale Stabilität.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈklɪər/

unclear

unklar
Meaning
not easy to understand; vague or ambiguous
Example
The instructions were unclear, so I asked for clarification.
Die Anweisungen waren unklar, also bat ich um Klärung.
B1 verb /ˈkæri aʊt/

carry out

durchführen
Meaning
to perform or complete a task; to execute a plan
Example
The team carries out the project successfully.
Das Team führt das Projekt erfolgreich durch.
B1 noun /ˈpɜr.fjuːm/

Perfume

parfüm
Meaning
a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell
Example
She wore her favorite perfume to the party.
Sie trug ihr Lieblingsparfüm zur Party.
C1 noun /ˈʌlsər/

ulcer

Meaning
a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane that does not heal easily
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to treat the stomach ulcer.
C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

Aubergine
Meaning
a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant
Example
My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.
Meine Mutter hat Auberginen-Curry zum Mittagessen gekocht.
A1 noun /ˈdɒktər/

doctor

Arzt
Meaning
A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient.
Der Arzt verschrieb dem Patienten Medikamente.
C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

säubern
Meaning
To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.
Example
The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.
Der neue Führer versprach, die Korruption aus der Regierung zu säubern.
B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

Boden
Meaning
The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.
Example
The soil in this area is reddish.
Der Boden in diesem Bereich ist rötlich.
C1 verb /ˈɔːstrəˌsaɪz/

ostracize

ostracisieren
Meaning
to exclude someone from a group or society; to banish or shun
Example
After the scandal, he was ostracized by his former colleagues.
Nach dem Skandal wurde er von seinen ehemaligen Kollegen ostracized.
C2 noun /ˌræʃioʊsɪˈneɪʃən/

ratiocination

Ratiocination
Meaning
the process of reasoning or logical thinking
Example
His ratiocination impressed the judges during the debate.
Seine Ratiocination beeindruckte die Richter während der Debatte.
C1 noun /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/

psychosis

Psychose
Meaning
A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are impaired, leading to a loss of contact with reality.
Example
The patient was diagnosed with psychosis after experiencing hallucinations.
Der Patient wurde nach dem Erleben von Halluzinationen mit Psychose diagnostiziert.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

flüssig
Meaning
a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable
Example
The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.
Die fließenden Bewegungen des Künstlers beeindruckten das Publikum.
C1 noun /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Secretion

Sekretion
Meaning
a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland
Example
Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.
Die Insulinsekretion ist entscheidend für die Regulierung des Blutzuckers.
B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

einrichten, bereitstellen
Meaning
to provide or supply with furniture or equipment
Example
They furnished the new house with modern furniture.
Sie haben das neue Haus mit modernen Möbeln eingerichtet.
B1 adjective /rɪˈkwaɪəd/

required

erforderlich
Meaning
necessary or compulsory
Example
A visa is required to enter the country.
Ein Visum ist erforderlich, um das Land zu betreten.
B2 noun /rɪb/

Rib

Rippe
Meaning
one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs
Example
He broke his rib in the accident.
Er brach sich eine Rippe im Unfall.